District Court - Court Clerk

Brazoria County; Angleton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Brazoria County seeks a detail-oriented District Court Clerk to support the Court Administrator’s Office for six Criminal District Courts. You will perform clerical tasks, manage dockets, and assist the public and attorneys with hearings and inquiries.

The role requires high professionalism, confidentiality, and strong communication skills, with emphasis on accurate record-keeping and coordination with court staff.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Check dockets daily for 6 Criminal District Courts for accuracy.
• Assist the public and attorneys with scheduling hearings.
• Answer phones and respond to emails.
• Prepare dockets and maintain accuracy of dockets for 6 courts.
• Attend court dockets and update case/bond lists.
• Communicate with judges, staff and attorneys.

Skills

Verbal communication

Public interaction

Confidentiality

Organization

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year legal administrative experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Records management software

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized District Court Clerk to join the Court Administrator's Office. You will assist the Court Administrator with administrative and clerical duties to ensure smooth court operations for 6 Criminal District Courts. Candidates must possess strong verbal communication skills, be able to work well with the public, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Understanding how a criminal court runs is a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

-- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Checks dockets daily for 6 Criminal District Courts for accuracy
• Assists the public and attorneys with scheduling hearings in the office
• Answers phones and responds to emails
• Requests bench warrants
• Assists with grand jury dockets and District Court budgets
• Sends notices of court settings to attorneys, defendants and bondsmen
• Prepares dockets and maintains the accuracy of those dockets for 6 Criminal District Courts
• Attends court dockets, resets cases, and maintains updated case and bond forfeiture lists
• Works closely with judges, court staff and attorneys
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Court Administrator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience and Training Guidelines:

High school diploma or equivalent; AND one (1) year of legal administrative experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

Knowledge of:

• County and state legal principles, practices, procedures, statutes, codes and court operations
• Public information rules and procedures
• Records retention rules and procedures
• Civil and criminal process laws and procedures
• Legal terminology, practices and procedures
• Modern office procedures and equipment
• Department policies, procedures and regulations applicable to assigned duties

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with supervisors, other County departments, elected officials, external public agencies and organizations, attorneys, and the general public
• Using initiative, discretion, and decision making within established procedures, guidelines and rules
• Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
• Building effective work teams and providing effective customer service
• Operating a personal computer and various software applications.

Ability to:

• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Organize work, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records and attention to detail.

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid Texas driver's license
• TLETS certification within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification
• CJIS Security Awareness Training: Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work requires the ability of the employee to frequently stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position also requires the employee to talk or hear. The employee may be required to lift, move, and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work is performed primarily in a traditional office environment with a noise level that is usually moderate.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.